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CT HB05988

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Sanchez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 10-206 of the general statutes to modify health assessments for pupils in fifth and eighth grades
  • Requires hearing tests at frequencies of three thousand to six thousand hertz as part of health assessments
  • Mandates screening at twenty decibels, with increase to twenty-five decibels only if pupil fails initial screening
  • Aims to improve identification of noise-induced hearing loss in middle school students

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Hearing Assessments For Middle School Students.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/27

2/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/24/2013

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